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Forum: Tech Log

9th Sep 2015, 13:33

Replies: 41

Thrust Reversers

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Posted By pattern_is_full

A little thought experiment. Remove the...

A little thought experiment.

Remove the reverser buckets, attached chains to the rear engine nacelle, and stand in the exhaust flow holding the chains. You are now the reverser plate/bucket.
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Forum: Tech Log

9th Sep 2015, 03:50

Replies: 41

Thrust Reversers

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Posted By pattern_is_full

Probably because the steerable pods are far less...

Probably because the steerable pods are far less streamlined when turned sideways, and add a huge amount of drag in the water.
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Forum: Tech Log

8th Sep 2015, 18:17

Replies: 41

Thrust Reversers

Views: 9,449

Posted By pattern_is_full

I think there are multiple pieces to this puzzle....

I think there are multiple pieces to this puzzle. Thrust reversers redirect thrust forward, but that is not their only effect.

On the old stovepipe turbojets, clam-shell thrust reversers closed...

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